Contradiction with Genesis 13:15
Joshua 21:21 discusses the allocation of Levitical cities, whereas Genesis 13:15 promises land to Abram's descendants, suggesting different understandings of land inheritance.
Genesis 13:15: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:24
Joshua 21:21 is about peaceful land allocation, in contrast, Exodus 34:24 implies that God will drive out nations, showing a conflict in acquiring land by warfare versus peaceful allocation.
Exodus 34:24: For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year.
Contradiction with Numbers 26:55
Joshua 21:21 describes assigned cities, whereas Numbers 26:55 suggests land distribution by lot, highlighting a possible contradiction in the method of land distribution.
Numbers 26:55: Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:10
Joshua 21:21 suggests established cities for Levites, but Deuteronomy 12:10 talks about rest from enemies and not specific settlements, presenting a different perspective on land and rest.
Deuteronomy 12:10: But [when] ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and [when] he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;
Contradiction with Acts 7:45
Joshua 21:21 relates to the division of land for the Levites, while Acts 7:45 recounts the takeover of land under Joshua, showing conflict in land distribution methods or perspectives.
Acts 7:45: Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; [that...: or, having received]
Contradiction with Joshua 13:1
Joshua 21:21 conveys city allocation to the Levites, which contrasts with Joshua 13:1’s acknowledgment of remaining land yet to be conquered, pointing towards a contradiction in terms of land ownership.
Joshua 13:1: Now Joshua was old [and] stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. [to...: Heb. to possess it]